Theologian dismisses call for women 'deacons'

May 3, 2013 - 02:02 am .- Theologian Father Manfred Hauke said recent comments from a German archbishop appearing to support a particular diaconate for women are confusing to Catholics and others.

Head Anglican archbishop makes final push to ordain women bishops

Oct 21, 2012 - 05:48 pm .- The outgoing Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams is trying to persuade members of the Church of England’s upcoming General Synod to back the ordination of women as Anglican bishops, putting further strain on the theologically divided Anglican Communion.